We know that most of the time, when you’re studying, you’ll be told to put your phone away.
Well, on this occasion, we’re saying you can have it right by your side!
You don’t need us to tell you how fun and useful apps can be. And while TikTok and Instagram are rave favs, there’s also a great selection of handy apps that can support your studies.
Want to discover what they are? Keep reading and have your go-to app store at the ready!
6 Great Apps to Supercharge Your Study
Whether you want help with concentration, productivity, stress levels or revision skills – there’s an app for that!
Below are six we’ve tried and tested – and LOVE – for helping us get stuff done!
1. Forest App
Need something to motivate you to concentrate and overcome getting distracted by scrolling? The Forest App has you covered!
With this app, you’ll set a timeframe for your study session and then be able to plant a virtual tree – which is then held hostage by the app! If you try to use your phone before your study session ends, your poor tree will wilt and die.
If you stay committed to studying, your tree will grow and flourish!
It’s a fun visual aid to help you stay on track and away from social media.
- Best for: Overcoming distractions
- Available on: iOS, Android, Chrome
- Average rating: 4.8/5 on App Store
- Cost: Free with in-app purchases available
2. White Noise Lite App
Listening to music is a favourite for many young people when studying (and adults when working!), but it’s easy to lose focus when your fav tunes hit the playlist.
And total silence isn’t a great alternative …
Instead, you could try some white noise. The White Noise Lite app allows you to build soundscapes to support your focus while studying. White noise has been shown to help boost concentration and a range of other powerful benefits.
When you’re done studying, you can use the app to switch to a soundscape that will soothe you to sleep – a great bonus!
- Best for: Focusing
- Available on: iOS, Android, Mac, Windows, Chrome
- Average rating: 4.7/5 on App Store
- Cost: Free for lite version
3. myHomework App
Need a bit of help getting organised across all of the things?!
The myHomework App was specifically developed for high school students to help you keep track of all your classes, homework deadlines, group assignments, and exams.
You plot everything into the app, and it sends you prompt reminders of what you have coming up and what deadlines are imminent!
You can add the app to your phone, tablet or laptop and stay on top of everything whenever and wherever you need.
- Best for: Organisation and planning
- Available on: iOS, Mac, Windows, Chrome
- Average rating: 4.1/5 on App Store
- Cost: Free for basic features
4. Evernote App
Are you, like us, fully committed to paying attention when someone asks you to do something – only to forget five minutes after the conversation ends?!
Evernote could be the perfect solution.
It’s essentially a notetaking app, but one you can tap into easily on the fly and then utilise the great formatting tools to add more, organise and plot out your next steps – you can even add audio and pictures.
It also has a search function, making it easy to find what you need when you need it (no flipping through dozens of scrunched paper notebooks to find where you wrote something down!).
- Best for: Study notes
- Available on: iOS, Android, Mac, Windows
- Average rating: 4.4/5 on App Store
- Cost: Free, premium subscription available
5. Headspace App
There’s no denying it: studying can get stressful.
Especially when you’re working on an assignment for a tight deadline or revising for an upcoming exam. A vital part of successful study is ensuring you look after yourself – and give your brain regular breaks.
The Headspace app is your one-stop shop for everything you’ll need to help combat the stress and pressure of studying. With guided meditation, mindfulness, sleep exercises, and calming playlists – it’s everything you need to support your best self to be the study pro you can be.
- Best for: Combatting study stress
- Available on: iOS, Android
- Average rating: 4.8/5 on App Store
- Cost: Free, extra courses and exercises available
6. StudyBlue App
Using flashcards when studying for exams or prepping for a presentation is a tried and tested method for success.
But you know what? Paper flashcards are messy – they get out of order, get ripped, smudged and lost.
Luckily, there’s an app to help. StudyBlue is a flashcard app designed specifically for high school students. It includes over 400 million flashcards, notes, and study guides. You can also create custom quizzes to support your learning and prep your knowledge for exams.
- Best for: Revision and exam prep
- Available on: iOS, Android
- Average rating: 4.8 on App Store
- Cost: Free
Ready to Supercharge Your Studies?
All of these apps are designed to support and aid your study habits – but you’ll need to ensure you have some good ones in place, to begin with!
If studying feels like a real struggle, make sure you chat with your teachers, friends and parents to help get the support you need to set yourself up with a strong game plan.
Adding the apps that help aid you in the ways you need most will then see you fly through this school year!
Remember to keep checking the Explore Careers blog, too – we’re always sharing helpful resources and articles that support your school and early career journeys.
